Murphy High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Activities involving the industrial arts develops manual skill, initiative and creative thinking. Murphy stu- dents taking courses in construction and carpentry often acquire interests and discover aptitudes which may lead to a definite vocation. Students with natural talent and creative ability study and enjoy the fine arts. By working with various materials and tools they gain actual experience. Through the success and failures of these experiences, students develop a deep sense of art apprecia- tion. MR. T. R. USRY MISS IRENE STAPLETON MISS CLYDE KENNEDY MISS L. J. FITZSIMMONS MR. WESLEY WEBER MISS MYRTLE ENDERLE 7«tdcc4 U zC and 'pttte Mr. Seymour supervises cleaning of the press. Miss Kennedy critizes Linda's drawing. 23

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MISS LILLIAN PISTOLE MISS EMMA CRADDOCK MRS. L. WEDGEWORTH Miss Pistole explains the kinds of leaves. Science £ efeaitment MRS. CATHARINE ROSS MRS. DORIS MORRISSETTE MRS. ELIZABETH MORRIS MR. M. C. MANCIL The vast and fascinating field of science opens the door of future opportunity for many interested students. Murphians have access to several fields, including Biology, Physics and Chemistry. These subjects offer students a knowledge of living organisms, dynamics, and chemical reaction. Other courses such as homemaking, consumer science, and family life are offered for practical purposes. Through each science offered at Murphy, students become aware of this changing world, and realize the great need to prepare for tomorrow. MR. W. W. MRS. ETTA FULCHER FRANTZEN 22

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MRS. RUBY PIERCE MR. JOHN H. BAKER MR. JOHN DEES Mr. Randall explains a drafting problem. 1 acatccnaC and nduafruaC MR. WILLIAM j. Mcknight MISS MILDRED PANKEY Murphians who wish to get started in the busi- ness world without attending college begin a future occupation while they are completing school. By dividing the day in half they acquire their units for graduation and uphold a job. Voca- tional students attend classes which include re- quired subjects and those related to their jobs. Afternoon jobs, which are chosen according to the students' interests and abilities, are located in offices and stores throughout the city. Mr Riggs teaching code to his radio students. 24